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Pronunciation / Transliteration: asobu
"子供たちは公園で遊んでいます。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
"The children love to play outside in the garden." - 2
To take part in a sport or game.
"They gather every weekend to play football."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'play' originates from the Old English 'pleggen', which means to exercise, frolic, or engage in activity. It has evolved through Middle English 'pleyen', reflecting a shift towards the concept of amusement and recreation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Play" is said worldwide
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jouer
Transliteration: zhwe
"Les enfants aiment jouer au football."
spielen
Transliteration: shpi-len
"Die Kinder spielen gerne im Garten."
giocare
Transliteration: jo-ka-re
"A loro piace giocare a calcio."
jugar
Transliteration: hu-gar
"Me gusta jugar al tenis los fines de semana."
jogar
Transliteration: zho-gar
"Eles gostam de jogar futebol na praia."
खेलना
Transliteration: khelna
"बच्चe मैदान में खेल रहे हैं।"
玩
Transliteration: wán
"孩子们在公园里玩。"
놀다
Transliteration: nolda
"아이들이 공원에서 놀고 있어요."
遊ぶ
Transliteration: asobu
"子供たちは公園で遊んでいます。"
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